Weather Policy

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The
First Step Preschool policy regarding inclement weather is to follow School District 20 (D-20)
for any snow closures or 2 hour delays. If D-20 has cancelled school for the day, we will
be cancelled. If D-20 announces a 2 hour delayed start time, the morning session will
be cancelled.
If D-20 schools are sending children home early because of accumulating snow, our
afternoon activities will be cancelled. You will be notified if the afternoon session is cancelled.
Decisions on closures or delays are broadcast by 6:00 am and early release decisions are made by
10:00 am by D-20. It is necessary for parents to listen to the radio or television on snowy
mornings.

Should excessively hot or cold weather occur during the school day, planned indoor activities
will replace outdoor time. It is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to ensure that their
child has sunscreen lotion for up to 8 hours before coming to school. Children are not allowed
to bring sunscreen lotion to school. Please remember to always send coats, hats, snow boots and
mittens for cold weather.